H.R. 9294
IntroducedOversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act
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119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9294
To prohibit extended detention in holding rooms, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 11, 2026
Ms. Pettersen (for herself, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Crow, and Ms. DeGette) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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A BILL
To prohibit extended detention in holding rooms, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act''.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON EXTENDED DETENTION IN HOLDING ROOMS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not detain an individual in a holding room for more than 12 hours.
(b) Holding Room Defined.--In this Act, the term ``holding room'' means a secure area used for temporary confinement of any detained individual before intake processing, institutional appointments (including court and medical appointments), release, transfer to another facility, or removal-related transportation. <all>